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Inspiration Point – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from East Foothills

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Santa Clara County

East Foothills

Inspiration Point – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from East Foothills

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Inspiration Point – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from East Foothills

03:20

11.6km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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119 m

Alum Rock Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Alum Rock Park is open 8am to a half-hour after sunset. This 720 acre park is home to a whole host of outdoor activities including running, hiking, equestrian sports, and …

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3.14 km

Amazing stone bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It's really amazing that this stone bridge is still here. I understand it was originally built to easily get pack horses across the creek — and of course the people with them, too.

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3.18 km

Historic Mineral Springs Grotto

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Mineral Springs Grotto in Alum Rock Park tells the story of the area's geological history and abundance of natural mineral springs. Developed between 1891 and 1902, masons crafted intricate …

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5.78 km

Viewpoint

9.04 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Inspiration Point in Alum Rock Park offers stunning views of San Jose and the Bay and is surrounded by mature native trees and shrubs. Since 2011, volunteers have been working …

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9.91 km

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek Trail runs through Alum Rock Park and connects to many of the area's trails. The trail itself is an easy gravel ride for beginners and kids, but many of the adjoining trails are more challenging.

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10.2 km

Upper Penitencia Creek

Highlight • River

You can find free parking and restrooms by the side of the creek. From here you have the option of many different hilly but nontechnical trails up to Eagle Rock, Inspiration Point, Boccardo, or along the creek side.

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

716 m

221 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

5.44 km

348 m

200 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 12 May

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Inspiration Point – Upper Penitencia Creek loop from East Foothills

Alum Rock Park

Amazing stone bridge

Historic Mineral Springs Grotto

Inspiration Point

Alum Rock — Upper Penitencia Creek Trail

Upper Penitencia Creek

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